Word details
聞こえる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 聞こえる.
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Entry
1
to be heard; to be audible; to reach one's ears
Examples
妙な音が聞こえた。
I heard a strange sound.
2
to sound (like); to come across (as)
Examples
この話は、変に聞こえるかもしれないが、全く本当です。
This story may sound strange, but it's absolutely true.
3
to be well known; to be famous
4
Dated term
to accept (someone's words); to agree; to understand
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